Historic Map - Chicago, IL - 1916 - Intertype
Description
View of Chicago, Cook County, I.L., 1916 / drawn & published by Arno B. Reincke, Aeroview Co.
This colorful print of Chicago, Illinois was drawn by Arno B. Reincke, Reincke-Ellis Co. and published by Aeroview Co. in 1916. Chicago’s transportation importance began in the 1840s with the building of the Illinois and Michigan Canal connecting the Mississippi River with Lake Michigan. The Galena & Chicago Union Railway was added to enhance shipping of the many agricultural products that were beginning to be grown in the region.
Cattle, hogs, grain and other farming products were abundantly grown and traded as well as a number of dependent branch manufactures such as milling, slaughtering, packing, rendering, soap and candle making, tanning, brewing and distilling.
The Great Fire of 1871 slowed Chicago’s growth, but the town emerged from the ashes with an improved infrastructure and new fresh water system. The city began to attract business endeavors of all sorts, and after worldwide recognition it received when it staged the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, Chicago moved closer to becoming the major city that it is today.
This map was published one year after the SS Eastland disaster stunned Chicagoans as the passenger boat loaded with Western Electric employees and their families setting off for a company picnic in Indiana, rolled over while still dockside, trapping and drowning hundreds in the Chicago River.
The map advertises Intertype Corporation. Manufacturers of The Intertype, “The Better Machine”, Intertype and Linotype Machine Supplies and Matrices, and indicates its location. It focuses on Chicago’s central business section. It portrays streets, buildings, port activity and railroad routes.
Number and Letter Coded References:
RAILROAD DEPOTS:
Union Station.
North Western Station.
Grand Central Station.
LaSalle Street Station.
Central Station.
Dearborn Station.
BOAT DOCKS:
Graham and Morton Line.
Goodrich Line.
Northern Michigan Line.
Chicago, Racine & Milwaukee Line.
HOTELS:
Auditorium.
Alexandria.
Blackstone.
Briggs House.
Brevoort.
Bradley.
Congress.
Fort Dearborn.
Grand Pacific.
Great Northern.
Kaiserhof.
La Salle.
Lexington.
Metropole.
Morrison.
New Southern.
Palmer House.
Planters.
Sherman.
Stratford.
Victoria. Virginia.
Windsor Clifton.
MISCELLANIOUS:
Stock Yards.
Drainage Canal.
Central Manufacturing District.
County Hospital.
Art Institute.
Public Library.
City Hall.
Post Office.
Coliseum.
Board of Trade.
Medinah Temple.
New Field Museum.
Chicago Stock Exchange.
First Regiment Armory.
Life Saving Station.
This colorful print of Chicago, Illinois was drawn by Arno B. Reincke, Reincke-Ellis Co. and published by Aeroview Co. in 1916. Chicago’s transportation importance began in the 1840s with the building of the Illinois and Michigan Canal connecting the Mississippi River with Lake Michigan. The Galena & Chicago Union Railway was added to enhance shipping of the many agricultural products that were beginning to be grown in the region.
Cattle, hogs, grain and other farming products were abundantly grown and traded as well as a number of dependent branch manufactures such as milling, slaughtering, packing, rendering, soap and candle making, tanning, brewing and distilling.
The Great Fire of 1871 slowed Chicago’s growth, but the town emerged from the ashes with an improved infrastructure and new fresh water system. The city began to attract business endeavors of all sorts, and after worldwide recognition it received when it staged the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, Chicago moved closer to becoming the major city that it is today.
This map was published one year after the SS Eastland disaster stunned Chicagoans as the passenger boat loaded with Western Electric employees and their families setting off for a company picnic in Indiana, rolled over while still dockside, trapping and drowning hundreds in the Chicago River.
The map advertises Intertype Corporation. Manufacturers of The Intertype, “The Better Machine”, Intertype and Linotype Machine Supplies and Matrices, and indicates its location. It focuses on Chicago’s central business section. It portrays streets, buildings, port activity and railroad routes.
Number and Letter Coded References:
RAILROAD DEPOTS:
Union Station.
North Western Station.
Grand Central Station.
LaSalle Street Station.
Central Station.
Dearborn Station.
BOAT DOCKS:
Graham and Morton Line.
Goodrich Line.
Northern Michigan Line.
Chicago, Racine & Milwaukee Line.
HOTELS:
Auditorium.
Alexandria.
Blackstone.
Briggs House.
Brevoort.
Bradley.
Congress.
Fort Dearborn.
Grand Pacific.
Great Northern.
Kaiserhof.
La Salle.
Lexington.
Metropole.
Morrison.
New Southern.
Palmer House.
Planters.
Sherman.
Stratford.
Victoria. Virginia.
Windsor Clifton.
MISCELLANIOUS:
Stock Yards.
Drainage Canal.
Central Manufacturing District.
County Hospital.
Art Institute.
Public Library.
City Hall.
Post Office.
Coliseum.
Board of Trade.
Medinah Temple.
New Field Museum.
Chicago Stock Exchange.
First Regiment Armory.
Life Saving Station.
Materials
Archival Paper
Premium fine art paper that provides accurate color reproduction with high-contrast, high-resolution print output and maximum image permanence. A high-quality print ready for framing.
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- Museum quality paper for high-quality fine art.
- Ultra smooth, neutral white matte finish.
- Heavy-weight 230 gsm, 9.5 mil thickness.
- Printed with pigment inks for longer print life and enhanced fade resistance.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
Luster Photo Paper
A premium semi-gloss photo paper with a subtle texture that produces a vivid, richly detailed print. This material results in an exquisitely detailed giclee print of substantially higher quality than a standard poster.
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- Printed on 10 mil premium luster photo paper resulting in a brilliant, colorful image with a vivid life-like quality.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
- Inks have a lightfastness rating of over 100 years, guaranteeing minimal noticeable fading over a very long period of time.
- Printed using very high resolution source files.
- Giclee printing is superior to traditional lithography in a number of ways: colors are brighter, lasts longer, and is a higher resolution.
Canvas on Wood Rails
A canvas giclee print is mounted to wooden hanging rails placed along the top and bottom of the map. Ready to hang on the wall using the attached hanging cord. Wood rails feature a natural finish.
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- Premium 19 mil canvas material.
- Wood rails are 1 1/8" wide, round front.
- USA sourced solid maple wood.
- High quality giclee fine art print with a lightfastness rating of over 100 years.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
Canvas Gallery Wrap
A high quality canvas giclee print is hand stretched over a sturdy wood frame. Printed on demand and handcrafted in Seattle, WA. The canvas gallery wrap serves as a stunning piece of art ready to hang on your wall.
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- Premium 19 mil canvas material.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
- High quality giclee fine art print with a lightfastness rating of over 100 years.
- Durable canvas mounted to a 1" deep wood frame.
- Ready to hang with included easy-to-use hanging kit.
Framed Map Print - Black Finish
Our gallery quality frames are made of solid wood and feature optical-grade acrylic. Each framed map is printed on premium archival matte fine art paper.
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- Printed on thick, luxurious acid-free fine art paper & dry-mounted to foam board.
- Pigment inks ensure a vivid print with amazing colors and excellent fade resistance.
- Solid wood frame with a black finish has a 1.25" face & 7/8" depth.
- Kraft paper protective backing & hanging wire installed.
Framed Map Print - Natural Oak Finish
Our gallery quality frames are made of solid wood and feature optical-grade acrylic. Each framed map is printed on premium archival matte fine art paper.
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- Printed on thick, luxurious acid-free fine art paper & dry-mounted to foam board.
- Pigment inks ensure a vivid print with amazing colors and excellent fade resistance.
- Solid wood frame with a natural oak finish has a 1.25" face & 7/8" depth.
- Kraft paper protective backing & hanging wire installed.
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